Wildland Firefighter

Job Corps graduates of fire certified programs are encouraged to apply

This position is located within a National Forest. The position is located on a fire crew as a crew member within the fire management organization. The purpose of the position is wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment.

• Serves as a skilled crew member on a hand crew assigned to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
• Utilizes a variety of specialized tools, equipment, and techniques while actively suppressing wildfires, such as a Pulaski, shovel, McLeod, ax, and chainsaw to control the spread of wildfire.
• Performs basic fireline activities such as line construction, lopping and scattering of fuels using hand tools and holding, patrolling, monitoring, and mop‑up operations.
• Moves dirt, chops brush and small trees, etc. to construct fire line. Is responsible for observing the rules of wildland firefighting safety.
• Applies practices and techniques to minimize resource damage.
• Under direct supervision or with one or two other crew members may be assigned to carry out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire and burnout.
• Serves as a skilled wildland firefighter on an organized crew during prescribed burns, monitoring and controlling the fire, and collecting data on fire weather and fire behavior.
• Also performs project work such as fuel inventory and hazard fuel reduction projects. Depending on experience level, may be assigned to structure fire defense.
• Performs the full range of standardized forestry support duties for fire, timber, silviculture, recreation, wilderness, or research activities.
• Participates in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression.
• Participates in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities, with emphasis on those used in the particular function to which assigned.
• Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participates in safety sessions and fire critiques.
• Ensures own and others' welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments.
• Cleans, maintains, reconditions, and stores firefighting tools and equipment. Inventories fire supplies and equipment.
• May be assigned to fire lookout to provide detection and reporting of wildfires. Reports smoke and fire to a dispatcher giving location, estimated size and other pertinent information.
• Reports weather and fire behavior information keeping the dispatcher and/or other officials informed of current conditions.
• May perform project work such as fuel inventory, preparing associated reports, and hazard fuel reduction projects.
• May perform project work such as road and trail maintenance, habitat manipulation, and miscellaneous equipment and facilities maintenance.
• May assist higher level workers in forestry/range research efforts; in the marketing of forest/range resources; or in the scientific management, protection, and development of forest/range resources.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e‑Verify.
• Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver's license; a commercial driver's license (CDL); pre‑appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
• This is a Test Designated Position. You will be subject to pre‑employment and random drug testing. Appointment is based on a negative result. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• Incumbent is subject to medical screening and must meet the Federal Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty wildland firefighting.
• Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for fire suppression or fire related assignment.
• Must pass the appropriate level of the Work Capacity Test for Wildland Firefighters.